Styling Your Home Office

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As work-from-home and hybrid work models continue to rise, the value of a well-crafted home office can not be emphasized enough! Whether it’s morning Zoom calls or putting the finishing touches on your next great presentation, it pays to have an artfully designed space where you can increase productivity at home.

From active kids and pets to the sound of TV and conversations, sometimes you simply need a sanctioned enclave where you can work without distractions. Furniture of Dalton has a wide selection of office furnishings that can help you easily create your personalized workstation! If you’re looking to carve out an inspired space within your household, here are a few pointers for styling your home office.

What is your office décor theme?

When it comes to styling your home office, there are some key guidelines to keep in mind as you begin planning. First, design your office in a way that you absolutely love so that you will enjoy the time spent working no matter how challenging the assignment!

Next, keep your office in line with the décor theme throughout the rest of your home. Although you are making design selections for a workspace, a super modern, minimal office will not match an overall rustic farmhouse or traditional interior.

Lastly, make sure to add creative touches that truly speak to YOU. When you pick office furnishings that you love, while working within the décor theme of the household and adding personalized flourishes that make it your own, you have a winning recipe for a successful home office!

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Key Elements

Color

For most home offices, designing within a neutral color palette will help inspire a calming environment that allows you to settle in for a few hours of great output. If your space receives plenty of light, you can explore rich browns, darker greys, charcoal, and smoky tones to create balance. To open up a smaller area, look for white, creams, beige, greige, and blonde tones to make your office feel less confined. You can find standout pops of color to inspire the specific mood that you aim to boost: Think of yellow tones for optimism, reds for energy, soothing blues and greens for tranquility, and varied greys for an intellectual vibe. Once your office design is complete, remember that adding plants is an excellent way to sneak in colors that naturally stand out without clashing.

Chair

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No matter what your favorite décor theme is, your attractive office chair must be comfortable in order to be your very best! Leather and woven upholsteries will provide the chic look you love, and the soft cushioning you need while adhering to your vision. After choosing your favorite tone for your color scheme, look for chair details such as brass accents, standout stitching, and shinier metals to match the piece perfectly to your theme.

Desk

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As the centerpiece for your home office, your desk selection will go a long way in anchoring your preferred design theme. With presence and function, your desk can provide multiple tones and eye-catching textures, or just as easily add to a minimalist, scandinavian design. Use your desk as a standout design element to root the look of your home office firmly in place. If you’re interested in an office set, consider a combination within your theme that balances colors, as well as wood and metal materials to perfection.

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Bookshelf & Storage

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An effective home office will emphasize organization and be designed to efficiently de-clutter the space. To achieve this principle, explore adding a bookshelf, hutch, credenza, or cabinet for additional storage solutions. In addition to removing clutter, you can use these versatile pieces to showcase memorabilia, family photos, and other sentimental items that give your home office a completely personal feel. If your home office is smaller in square footage, bookshelves and storage solutions will help you better maximize the space that you do have.

Lamp

If your office doesn’t have any windows or the natural light that comes through a window feels too bright, you may want to add an eye-catching lamp or two so that you have different options than just your overhead lighting. You can also use the lamp style, material, and lampshade to enhance your contemporary, modern, traditional, or vintage theme. Thanks to the vast amount of shapes, shades, and constructions, your lamp can provide as much artistic style as it does function!

Rugs

For added visual interest, pattern, color, and supremely soft comfort underneath your feet, consider adding an attractive rug to your office space. In addition to enhancing dimension with another layer, sometimes you need a soft touch to boost your mood when working! Geometric patterns are a great fit for an office, sparking intellect and highlighting precise lines for a fashionable touch. Relaxing nature-inspired patterns and abstract visuals can lend an extra dose of creativity. A rug is the perfect, natural way to introduce softness, color, and texture without overwhelming the function and mood of a home office.

Artwork

As you select artwork for your office, you can get as diverse as you prefer! Wall art is an excellent opportunity to add balance and proportion to your room, as well as use the colors and frame materials to either pop or blend. Maybe you want to choose art that is connected to your industry. Perhaps you want art that reminds you of your goals or favorite getaway. We love the idea of framing diplomas, certifications, and awards with standout materials that enhance your aesthetic. Try not to crowd walls with too much to avoid a cluttered look and add pieces that will inspire you daily.

There’s no need to work at the dining room table amidst household activity. Schedule an in-person or virtual design consultation and our experts can curate a selection of office furniture based on your style preferences, needs, and budget. Make sure to follow Furniture of Dalton on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for more home office styling inspiration and design tips!